BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Alector, Inc. to 5.1%

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment, disclosing an increase in its ownership of Alector, Inc. common stock to 5.1%. The filing indicates that BlackRock now beneficially owns 5,201,092 shares, an increase of 1,098,035 shares from its previous holding. The value of the shares held by BlackRock is approximately $6,039,299,986.72, reflecting a 26.76% increase in value. The filing also notes that various persons have the right to receive dividends or direct the sale of the shares, but no single person's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding shares. The amendment was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc.